N721EC

Learjet 35A (35A)

Learjet (Gates Learjet / Bombardier)

5 Hours

Duration of Flight

1990 NM

Range

471 MPH

Max Speed

N721EC

Aircraft Overview

At a glance

Basic Information

Year Manufactured

1980

Registration Number

N721EC

Serial Number

35-355

Ownership

EAST COAST JETS INC

Location

Allentown, PA, US

Aircraft Class

12,500-19,999lbs

Max Passengers

6

Range

1990 NM

Service Ceiling

45000 ft

Duration of Flight

5 Hours

Max Speed

471 MPH

Mode-S Code

A9A7AA

Registration Country

US

Certificate Issued

May 17, 2001

Airworthiness Date

Oct 1, 1980

Reg. Expiration

Apr 30, 2026

Safety Record

N721EC

Landing accident 2020-02-29 at Altoona, PA — substantial damage reported, no fatalities; aircraft subsequently repaired and returned to service.

6 recent flights
DateFromToDurationStatus
2025-10-21

KIAD

Dulles / Washington, VA

KABE

Allentown, PA

12:34 AM - 01:01 AMLanded

Landed 01:01 AM

2025-10-20

KPVD

Providence, RI

KIAD

Dulles / Washington, VA

11:04 PM - 12:08 AM (+1)Landed

Landed 12:08 AM

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KABE

Allentown, PA

KPVD

Providence, RI

07:33 PM - 08:16 PMLanded

Landed 08:16 PM

2025-10-13

KAPF

Naples, FL

KABE

Allentown, PA

06:52 PM - 09:25 PMLanded

Landed 09:25 PM

2025-10-13

KABE

Allentown, PA

KAPF

Naples, FL

11:27 AM - 01:41 PMLanded

Landed 01:41 PM

2025-02-14

KALB

Albany, NY

KABE

Allentown, PA

04:43 PM - 05:14 PMLanded

Landed 05:14 PM

AI Summary

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Learjet 35A (35A)

Overview

US-registered (N721EC). Airworthiness certificate dated 1980-10-01; registration/certificate entry 2001-05-17; last FAA registry action 2022-11-16; registration valid through 2026-04-30.

Specifications

  • Engines: 2x Garrett TFE731-2-2B (3500 lbf each)
  • Range: 1990 nm
  • Cruise: 436 kts
  • Seats: 6
  • Ceiling: 45000 ft

Operations & Cabin

Operator-listed 6-place executive layout (charter listing); FAA registry lists higher max seating. Operator/charter listings reference leather seats, small galley and enclosed lavatory; specific manufacturer's interior spec for this tail not available publicly.

Model & Market Context

This article covers airframe N721EC, a 1980-built Learjet 35A with serial number 35-355. The airframe is recorded as owned by EAST COAST JETS INC (a corporation based in Allentown, PA, US), and is registered in the US. The aircraft's condition and marketplace standing are summarized by an estimated value of $960,000; registry data also notes differences between the operator-listed cabin configuration and the FAA-recorded maximum seating.

The airframe is offered in an operator-listed six-place executive layout for charter operations while FAA registry entries indicate a higher maximum seating allowance; this distinction is reflected in operator and registry records for N721EC. The cabin description provided is limited to the six-place executive configuration as listed by the operator, with no additional equipment, interior furnishings, or avionics specifics included in the supplied data. Typical missions implied by the listed range of 1,990 nm and cruise speed of 436 kts would support short- to medium-range executive transport, while the twin Garrett engines and 45,000 ft ceiling align with high-speed, high-altitude light business jet operations for the registered operator based in Allentown, PA.

This specific airframe is a representative member of the Learjet 35A family, built in 1980 and powered by a pair of Garrett TFE731 engines producing 3,500 lbf each, situating it in the light, high-performance business jet niche. With a stated value of $960,000 for this airframe, resale and charter-market considerations for similar Learjet 35A examples typically hinge on airframe hours, maintenance status, and interior configuration—factors not detailed in the supplied data. The combination of a long ferry range relative to the category, high cruise speed, and a high-service ceiling contributes to continued demand among operators seeking compact, fast transregional capability.

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